Should employers block Facebook and other social media sites?

﻿﻿Jefferson and Orange counties have blocked Facebook and all social media sites from computer systems at courthouses. Meanwhile, court systems nationwide now issue explicit instructions to jurors to not talk about their case on Facebook or Twitter after a series of mistrials.

Should employers block Facebook and other social media sites?

Yes. Productivity is important. Socializing — online or offline — is for your time off.

No. We can use Facebook, etc. to promote our workplaces with customers.